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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,552 and 33,984

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,552 and 33,984 is: 74,261.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552 : 33,984 = 33,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552/33,984 = 33,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552x = 33,984 × 33,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552x = 1,154,912,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,912,256/15,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,261.33

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